LorryTruck driver training

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Lorry/Truck driver training

• John van Rijn
• Knowledge engineer

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Current situation
Driving license EU directive 91/439 and
2000/56. Separate certificate professional
drivers EU directive 76/914 minimum
level of training for transport drivers
Over 7.5 tonnes
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Directive 2003/59/EC of 15 July 2003

• Training of professional drivers
• Initial qualification
• Periodic training

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For whom?

• Drivers engaged in road transportation
• with C, C1, CE
• or D, D1, DE

• Over 3.5 tonnes
• So not for drivers of campers, mobile homes and
  mobile cranes

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Initial qualification

• Option combining both course attendance and a
  test/option
• Initial qualification / accelerated initial
  qualification

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Periodic training

• Periodicity/driving licence Directive
• 35 hours every 5 years
• content in Annex 1

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Annex 1 2003/59

• 1. Advanced training in rational driving based on
  safety regulations
• 2. Application of regulations
• 3. Health, roads and environmental safety,
  service, logistics

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Annex II 2000/56

• Driving hours
• Documentation
• Weight and dimensions
• Securing of loads
• Construction of combustion engines
• Preventive maintenance of vehicles
• Transport conditions

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Training centres

• Approval by Member States
• recognised program
• Place of training Member State in
• which drivers have their residence /
• Member State in which drivers work

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The Dutch Way

• CPC since end 70s
• Combined exams
• Outline developed in co-operation with industry
• No extra costs

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Initial qualification theoretical exams
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Initial qualification practical exams
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Practical tests

• PT1 (1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5)
• 9 scenarios
• Pre trip preparation
• Emergency measures
• Loading
• Aggression
• Illegal trafficking
• 30 minutes

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Practical test

• PT2
• 7 scenarios
• Starting on mirror adjustment place
• Finish all scenarios without touching poles

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Periodic Training

• Training should have maximum added value
• System should offer maximum flexibility and
  tailor-made solutions

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Periodic training, structure

• Introduction of a Menu system, offering freedom
  of choice
• CCV, Labour Market Parties and Ministry yearly
  determine list of approved training categories
• CCV certifies Training institutes

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Examples

• ADR
• BBS
• Eco driving
• Truck mounted crane
• Social skills for drivers
• .

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Periodic training, process

• CCV certifies the approved courses for a period
  of 5 years
• Supervision through system of pre-registration
  and sampling